Uisce Éireann is advancing a national programme of targeted investment to expand water and wastewater capacity to support economic activity and essential housing.

As part of this programme, upgrade works are set to begin in Sandyford to boost the network’s supply capacity, creating the conditions to facilitate up to 5,700 additional homes in the area.

The €5.2 million project will replace and upgrade 920 metres of water mains along Carmanhall Road, Blackthorn Road and Burton Hall Road.

James Browne T.D., Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, welcomed the initiative. "This vital project is good news for the Sandyford community. Upgrading the water network will strengthen supply capacity and ensure the infrastructure needed to support new housing and future development.

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"Continued investment in public water services is essential to facilitating housing delivery. That is why in the recent Budget and through the National Development Plan we have increased Uisce Éireann’s funding to accelerate the delivery of water infrastructure and support the development of new homes across the country."

Works are due to commence in late November 2025 and finish by summer 2026.

GMC Utilities will deliver the scheme on behalf of Uisce Éireann. Phased Stop/Go traffic management will be in place on Carmanhall Road, Blackthorn Road and Burton Hall Road.

A temporary road closure will be required early next year at the junction of Burton Hall Road and Blackthorn Road for a section of works; stakeholders will be informed in advance.

Planned, short-term water supply interruptions may be necessary. Affected homes and businesses will receive at least 48 hours' notice ahead of any outage.